chimeneas
Outdoor clay ovens
Chimeneas are freestanding outdoor fireplaces, typically bulbous clay or metal structures with a vertical chimney.
Originally from Mexico, they serve as patio heaters and decorative elements: We gathered around the chimenea on the cool evening.
The singular is chimenea.
Also spelled chiminea.
Moldable earth for ceramics
- terracottaFired reddish-brown ceramic
- cast-ironHard molded alloy
- MexicanOf or from Tenochtitlan's successor
- rusticRural and unrefined
handcrafted · painted · decorative · ceramic · adobe · bulbous · opening · lid
clay
Moldable earth for ceramics
- terracottaFired reddish-brown ceramic
- cast-ironHard molded alloy
- MexicanOf or from Tenochtitlan's successor
rustic · handcrafted · painted · decorative · ceramic · adobe · bulbous · opening · lid · stand
patio
Paved outdoor living space
- firepitContained outdoor burning area
- backyardOutdoor space behind home
- terracePaved outdoor extension
garden · deck · entertaining · ambiance · warmth · gathering · firewood · smoke · flames · evening
heating
Raising temperature artificially
- burningCombustion in progress
- ventilationCirculation of fresh air
- draftPreliminary version of text
fuel · logs · charcoal · ash · grate · curing · seasoning · temperature · airflow · combustion